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I have a 2003 disco 2 with a stock radio, im debating whether or not to put an aftermarket radio in. I feel that an aftermarket radio will look out of place. It would be great if i could see some pics of aftermarket radios installed. i searched myself but i didnt come up with much. I am also interested in maybe modifying the existing radio.
what are you try to get the steeio to do that the stock one will not do?
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If you want to improve your sounds, consider keeping the old radio and up-grading your stock speakers, you will get a greater improvement doing that over changing out the radio.
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I swapped mine out to an aftermarket alpine unit years ago. Built in ipod controls, satellite radio, etc. Was very simple, and my steering wheel controls also work. One of the best investments in my truck was dumping the crappy radio. I have an S model, so no dealing with amps or anything was needed.
After market radios always look out of place. For about $150 you can get adapter that will run your cell phone (blue tooth) stream sound via blue tooth and also have the option of attaching ipod/iphone/USB drive. This is what I am thinkering with.
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2004 Disco II "Dagga Boy" 84k miles Mods: Coild Spring conversion/2 inch lift, Rovertym front and rear bumpers, steel rims and 32's Wrangler AT tires, RN Hood blackout, Prop shaft rebuilt, Ultra Gauge installed, Mantec Snorkel Installed.
Then you'll either need to so some modification to your dash or buy a 3rd party head unit with the ports built in.
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2004 Disco II "Dagga Boy" 84k miles Mods: Coild Spring conversion/2 inch lift, Rovertym front and rear bumpers, steel rims and 32's Wrangler AT tires, RN Hood blackout, Prop shaft rebuilt, Ultra Gauge installed, Mantec Snorkel Installed.
I recently purchased an 04 Disco that had an aftermarket radio in place (Sony XPlod something or other). Frankly, it DOES look out of place, particularly with its blue lighting, and even had me searching for an oem radio initially. However, after a few weeks, I got used to how it looked. I also got really really attached to it's built-in bluetooth for phone and audio - very nice feature. The previous owner did a good job installing it, though the steering wheel buttons do nothing now, which is a shame. I'll try to post a picture of it later.
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2004 Land Rover Discover HSE - 85k
After market radio vs. Modifying stock radio
